Tag "Jacob Zuma"
Ramaphosa’s land reform gamble
On December 20th 2017, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) voted to lay the groundwork for the expropriation of land without compensation, marking a departure from a ‘willing buyer willing seller’ model. This was the easy part – actual implementation will be decisive for the country.
The Week Ahead: 18 – 24 February 2018
South Africa’s new president seeks change in direction following tumultuous Zuma years. Ethiopia’s ruling party looks for solutions after PM’s resignation. Australia’s coalition government at a crossroads as leaders trade barbs. Mueller investigation enters new phase as 13 Russians are indicted. All in The Week Ahead
The Week Ahead
China hosts BRICS. South Africa considers early election. Kenya markets react to nullified election. Baltic PMs meet in Poland. All in The Week Ahead.
Mantras but little substance: The future of the ANC
South Africa’s national policy conference closed with an ANC that has never been as divided as it is now in its 105-year old history.
The Week Ahead
France and the U.K. go to the polls again. A Corruption scandal hits South Africa. Pakistan and India join the SCO. All in The Week Ahead.
Playing with Knives: What Does South Africa’s Cabinet Reshuffle Mean for the Country?
During the ‘Night of the Long Knives’, President Jacob Zuma announced the broadest Cabinet reshuffle in the history of post-Apartheid South Africa.
Under the Radar: South African students pressure mining sector to fund free tuition
South Africa’s universities are in disarray as students protest a tuition hike, and pressure the mining sector to help fund free higher education.
The Week Ahead
Olympics kick off. BoE sets rates. US election shifts into high gear. Muslim leaders meet. South Africa votes. All in The Week Ahead.
Under The Radar: Deadly clashes in South Africa highlight ANC failure
South Africa is suffering from a wave of violence that highlights widespread dissatisfaction in the country’s leadership and their economic stewardship.
Zuma is a liability to ANC and South Africa
Ensuing and ever-deepening crises surrounding South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma are testing the resilience of the young democracy’s institutions.
